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Seasons calendar

See the dates of selling seasons in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf for 2026 and 2027 in Gregorian and Hijri, how long until each one, and prepare your store ahead.

Upcoming season

Saudi National Day

—Days
:
--Hours
September 2026
3017
3118
119
220
321
422
523
624
725
826
927
1028
1129
121
132
143
154
165
176
187
198
209
2110
2211
2413
2514
2615
2716
2817
2918
3019
120
221
322
423
524
625
726
827
928
1029

Upcoming seasons

  • One of the strongest local seasons: national identity and discounts.

    • Start preparing at least 5 weeks before the season.
    • Add products with a national identity and packaging that suits the occasion.
    • Run a clear national offer with an occasion discount code.

A ready prompt to prepare for Saudi National Day

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I'm a merchant with a store on Salla, and I want to prepare my store for the "Saudi National Day" season (23 September 2026). Season context: One of the strongest local seasons: national identity and discounts. Help me with a practical, complete preparation plan that includes: 1) Product, offer, and bundle ideas suited to the season. 2) A marketing and social-media content plan with ready-to-post examples. 3) A preparation timeline starting 5 weeks before the season through to the day itself. 4) Store-page optimization: banners, descriptions, and keywords relevant to the season. 5) Tips for inventory, shipping, and pricing during peak demand. Write the answer in English in a practical, immediately actionable style.

Buying and spending behavior

Monthly demand across the Gregorian year — peaking in March.

Jan · 68% · HighJanFeb · 65%FebMar · 100% · Peak — Ramadan and EidMarApr · 38% · Sharp drop after EidAprMay · 52%MayJun · 48% · LowestJunJul · 50%JulAug · 54%AugSep · 72% · High — second waveSepOct · 60%OctNov · 57%NovDec · 62%Dec
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An approximate relative index showing when demand peaks — not actual sales figures. Lunar seasons (Ramadan and the two Eids) move about 11 days earlier each year.

Frequently asked questions about selling seasons

What are the biggest selling seasons in Saudi Arabia?+

The biggest are Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, National Day, Back to School, and White Friday — the highest in sales volume across the year.

When is Ramadan 2026?+

Ramadan 1447 AH begins, by estimate, on 18 February 2026 and lasts until 19 March 2026. Hijri dates are estimates and are confirmed by the moon sighting.

When is White Friday 2026?+

White Friday (Black Friday) is on 27 November 2026 — the strongest discount event of the year, and it's best to prepare weeks ahead.

Are the Hijri dates confirmed?+

Gregorian dates for fixed occasions are confirmed, but Islamic occasions (Ramadan and the two Eids) have estimated dates based on the Umm al-Qura calendar and are confirmed by the moon sighting.